Psalms 17:1-8

1Hear a just cause, O Lord, Attend to my cry; Give ear to my prayer which is not from deceitful lips.

2Let my vindication come from Your presence; Let Your eyes look on the things that are upright.

3You have tested my heart; You have visited me in the night; You have tried me and have found nothing; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress.

4Concerning the works of men, By the word of Your lips, I have kept away from the paths of the destroyer.

5Uphold my steps in Your paths, That my footsteps may not slip.

6I have called upon You, for You will hear me, O God; Incline Your ear to me, and hear my speech.

7Show Your marvelous lovingkindness by Your right hand, O You who save those who trust in You From those who rise up against them.

8Keep me as the apple of Your eye; Hide me under the shadow of Your wings,